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U.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

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Render RespectsU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Down And DirtyU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Jungle SurvivalU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Sighting InU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Tactical RecoveryU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Train, Triage & EvacuateU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Vertical TakeoffU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Breath of Fresh AirU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Reaching for the SkiesU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Frozen VoyageU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Glide in StrideU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Relief and AppointmentU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Mount Fuji On the HorizonU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

360 Degrees of SecurityU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Peas in a PodU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Cover DownU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Poolees Meet MarinesU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Sharp ShootingU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Lead From the FrontU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Huey Lift OffU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

What Goes UpU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

MRF Conducts Interoperability TrainingU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Boots on the SnowU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Deep Blue SeaU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Smoking GunU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Huey SunsetU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Foot PatrolU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Portside WatchU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Snowy SlopesU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Meet Your New MarineU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Sunrise at Cherry PointU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Into the WildU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

In The NestU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Home Sweet HomeU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Hit 'Em HighU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Big GunsU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Bang BangU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Live Fire ExerciseU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

SPMAGTF Crisis ResponseU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Blazing BulletsU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Howitzer RepairU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Blending InU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Side PlankU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Get in StepU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Beauty and the BeastU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Up the RopeU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Aerial RefuelerU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

Run, Swim, RappelU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.

The Night ShiftU.S. Marine Corps LCpl William Melton, a field artillery fire controlman, with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment loads a M795 projectile artillery round into the chamber during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 24, 2014. RIMPAC trains and improves leadership at all levels, including individual proficiency, and sharpens command and control skills while challenging participants to adapt to changing conditions as part of a joint or combined force. Photo by LCpl Wesley Timm.